The language of the unknown' faces the great saxophonist and his band with a concert footage,which originated on November 3, 2012, in the Salle Pleyel in Paris and observes the effect of the music on their creators, who are normally much too busy with creating the new rather than to deal with music already played. Thereby, surprising insights into the essence of their music open up, as well as the realization that true Creator-Spirit goes far beyond pure virtuosity

American Masters: Season 17, Episode 5

Format: Color, NTSC, Digital Sound Language: English (PCM Stereo) Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.) Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Number of discs: 1 Rating: NR (Not Rated) Studio: Image Entertainment DVD Release Date: August 31, 1999 Run Time: 56 minutes Amazon.com By and large, tribute shows are often a letdown. Bob Dylan's 30th anniversary show, for example, just made you realize how much better the troubadour's material was when he first performed it. When an artist has died, it can be even worse. Their contemporaries often fall all over themselves, gushing embarrassingly hyperbolic praise. Filmed in Japan in 1987, this tribute to the late jazz genius John Coltrane is a definite exception. The musicians, sax players Wayne Shorter and Dave Liebman, pianist Richie Beirach, bassist Eddie Gomez, and drummer Jack DeJohnette--all great in their own right--keep the eulogizing minimal and instead focus on interpreting a small handful of Coltrane's important works. Interpreting is key here, as the band often uses Coltrane's material as a jumping-off point before spiraling into inspired, freeform improvisation. Their best playing is showcased during two tunes of Coltrane's seminal album, Giant Steps: "Mr. PC" is upbeat, dizzying, and comes very close to rockin', while "Naima" (one of Coltrane's most lyrical, gorgeous pieces) is full of atmosphere and somber emotion. The band lets it all hang out (and nearly falls apart) during "Impressions," but somehow manages to stay balanced enough to pull it off. The sound is perfect here, and while the visuals don't offer much to look at, all you really need to do is listen. Coltrane would be pleased. --Dave McCoy Product Description Soprano saxophonists Wayne Shorter and Dave Liebman, pianist Richie Beirach, bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Jack De Johnette share the stage in the "Select Live Under the Sky '87" tribute to legendary jazz master John Coltrane. Set list: Mr. P.C., After the Rain/Naima, India/Impressions.

本片探索了“蓝色音调”这一著名爵士唱片公司的独到理念。阿尔弗雷德·莱昂和弗朗西斯·沃尔夫是来自德国的犹太难民，这两位爵士乐迷于1939年在纽约创办“蓝色音调”爵士厂牌，给予音乐家充分的自由，鼓励他们积极创新。影片中，爵士的过去和现在大不相同。如今，录音方式更为新颖，提供了一个创造性改革爵士乐的机会，爵士传奇大师赫比·汉考克和韦恩·肖特联合当代杰出的“蓝色音调”音乐人，一起录制全明星专辑。电影利用一些珍贵历史影像、现今的录音资料以及“蓝色音调”音乐人和其他相关人员的对话，让观众能够看到幕后制作工作，展现出充满激情的追求精神，这在当今的政治环境下显得尤为重要。